Tech layoffs keep coming, and the job market is a nightmare
You're competing with thousands of applicants for every role, submitting hundreds of applications that go nowhere. Meanwhile, going out on your own, whether as a freelancer or a consultant or something else, feels terrifying because no one's shown you how to actually do it and make money at it. You've got the skills companies desperately need, but you're stuck in the endless cycle of applying for jobs and waiting for someone to hire you instead of converting your expertise into something that will get you an income right now.
Here's what changes everything: building your own client-ready business is faster than landing another corporate job, and it's more secure than depending on companies who have no loyalty to their employees. Whether you're still employed and building a safety net or already laid off and done with the application black hole, you can create a solo business that replaces your salary in just a few weeks. In fact, I did it in less than 24 hours! Plus, you can take these steps whether you are still in corporate work or have been laid off.
Let me show you how so you can take control over your career and your paycheck!
What you’ll learn
Go from full-time tech worker to successful solopreneur and launch your client-ready business in 2 weeks.
Apply the Financial Readiness Framework to determine your actual monthly income needs vs. corporate salary assumptions
Get live feedback on your numbers through cohort discussion to validate your financial safety net
Evaluate 4 solopreneur models (freelance, consulting, fractional, product) against your skills and lifestyle goals
Apply the Business Model Framework to select the approach that maximizes your existing network and technical strengths
Receive real-time feedback from cohort peers on your chosen model to refine your positioning before launch
Follow proven setup frameworks for business registration and tax considerations
Explore contract options and billing structures commonly used by tech solopreneurs
Implement project tracking and financial management tools to monitor billable hours, expenses, and income from day one
Explore common billing structures (hourly, project, retainer, value-based) and calculate rates aligned with your income goals
Build a targeted outreach plan to identify and approach ideal clients within your existing professional network
Craft your elevator pitch defining what you offer and why clients should choose you through live feedback and iteration
Learn directly from Clair
Clair Sullivan
20+ year tech veteran who who created a successful solo business from scratch.
Who this course is for
Senior ICs and managers who are worried about layoffs and want to build a business that replaces their corporate salary.
Tech workers between jobs who want to replace their salary through independent work, not through another vulnerable corporate role.
Managers and ICs hedging against instability who want to build a side business now that can become primary income if they get laid off.
Prerequisites
Tech workers with a few years of experience working for a company/in corporate
A big portion of what we will be talking about is leveraging your network. So it will help to have worked a corporate job or two already.
What's included
Live sessions
Learn directly from Clair Sullivan in a real-time, interactive format.
Lifetime access
Go back to course content and recordings whenever you need to.
Community of peers
Stay accountable and share insights with like-minded professionals.
Certificate of completion
Share your new skills with your employer or on LinkedIn.
Maven Guarantee
This course is backed by the Maven Guarantee. Students are eligible for a full refund up until the halfway point of the course.
Course syllabus
4 live sessions • 3 lessons • 2 projects
Week 1
Jan
6
Module 1: Is Solopreneurship Right for You?
Financial Considerations of Going Solo
Jan
8
Module 2: Setting Up Your Business
Explore Which Business Model is Right for You
Week 2
Jan
13
Module 3: Finding and Landing Clients
Networking and communication strategies
Jan
15
Module 4: Launching Your Business
Launch Your Business!
Free lesson
Make Your Tech Career Layoff-Proof as a Solopreneur
Explore the fear that keeps people from getting started
Bust the common myths that lead to the fear that keeps people from getting started.
Evaluate your business idea
Use a quick framework to test if solopreneurship matches your financial needs and risk tolerance.
Choose your solopreneur model
Compare freelancing, consulting, and fractional work to identify which path fits your skills and goals.
Schedule
Live sessions
4 hrs / week
Live sessions will be twice per week, with at least 30 minutes dedicated to Q&A and discussion.
Tue, Jan 6
5:00 PM—7:00 PM (UTC)
Thu, Jan 8
5:00 PM—7:00 PM (UTC)
Tue, Jan 13
5:00 PM—7:00 PM (UTC)
Thu, Jan 15
5:00 PM—7:00 PM (UTC)
Projects
1-4 hrs / week
An optional project will involve students standing up their own business during the course. Interested students will be able to share their experiences in doing so and receive feedback on their progress during the live sessions.
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